kernow astronomers


About Us

looking at the sky

We are a friendly, relaxed group of people sharing a common interest in all things astronomical. Our membership ranges from complete beginners to those experienced in observing and the more technical aspects such as astrophotography.

We meet at Summercourt New Memorial Hall, Cornwall on the third Thursdays of the month throughout the year. From October to March we also hold practical meetings on the first Thursday of each month at Trevarrian Holiday Park. All meetings start at 7:30pm.

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What's Up - November 2023



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A Rocky Start


By Glynn Bennallick

Next Meeting

Thursday December 7th

Astrophotography for the beginner.

Tonight, we will be giving you an introduction to imaging Deep Sky, Planetary and Lunar targets and explaining the different challenges involved in each discipline.   Barry, Dean and Nick will be covering their respective topics, showing best practice to give you a practical kickstart into the world of imaging.